Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🥩 1 kg of veal shank | 🧄 2 cloves of garlic |
| 🧅 1 chopped onion | 🥕 600 g of carrots |
| 🥔 500 g of new potatoes | 🍃 1 celery stalk |
| 🌱 1 leek | 🍷 50 cl of white wine |
| 🧂 Salt and pepper | 🥬 Assorted seasonal vegetables |
Utensils
| 🍽️ Dutch oven | 🔪 Chef’s knife |
| 🥄 Wooden spoon | 📏 Measuring cup |
| 🧂 Salt shaker and pepper shaker | 🍳 Frying pan |
| 🍷 Wine cork | 🧊 Strainer |
| 📋 Cutting board | 🍽️ Serving plate |
Step by Step Preparation
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Total cooking time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Rest time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 2 hours 15 minutes
STEP 1: Wash and carefully peel all the vegetables you will use to ensure their freshness.
STEP 2: Set aside one leek, one carrot, and one celery stalk to prepare your bouquet garni and flavor the dish.
STEP 3: In a Dutch oven, place the veal shank and brown it on all sides to develop the flavors.
STEP 4: Add the chopped onion and the cloves of garlic to the Dutch oven to bring additional aromas to the dish.
STEP 5: Incorporate the chopped vegetables, such as carrots and turnips, around the veal shank.
STEP 6: Pour in the white wine and broth into the Dutch oven to partially cover the meat and vegetables.
STEP 7: Add the bouquet garni and season with salt and pepper to taste before cooking.
STEP 8: Cover the Dutch oven and let it simmer on low heat for 2 hours, checking the cooking regularly.
STEP 9: After this time, remove the Dutch oven from the heat and let the veal shank rest for about 15 minutes.
STEP 10: Serve the veal shank accompanied by the vegetables and its cooking juice hot to enjoy!
The recipe for braised veal shank with seasonal vegetables is an invitation to savor the fresh and natural products from the market. Each ingredient, carefully selected, brings its own flavors and textures, making every bite unforgettable. By opting for seasonal vegetables, you ensure a harmony of tastes while supporting local producers.
The simmering technique allows the meat to become tender and juicy, while soaking up the aromas of the herbs and spices chosen. With a little patience, it is possible to prepare a comforting dish that will delight your family and friends. Feel free to explore different combinations, as each season offers its own selection of varied vegetables that will enhance your veal shank.
